According to the company, the findings showed PROLENSA was statistically greater than placebo in clearing subjects' ocular inflammation by day 15 and eliminating ocular pain one day post-surgery, the study's primary and secondary endpoints, respectively.

ISTA Pharma noted that it plans to file a New Drug Application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, for PROLENSA in the first half of 2012.

British lender Lloyds Banking Group Plc. Friday reported higher profit in its first half, benefited by increased net interest income and margin as well as lower impairment. Looking ahead, the company lifted its net interest margin forecast.

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) on Thursday reported an increase in profit for the first quarter, reflecting continued strong digital revenues, with both earnings and revenues topping Wall Street estimates. However, shares of the company fell over 4 percent, after having detailed a weak outlook.
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